MMORPG.com has named The Lord of the Rings Online as Runner-Up for Best Graphics at E3! "...From flaming towns, to the way your character carried a water bucket, to actually seeing a character struggle with a spider web, Turbine looks like they will create the beauty of Tolkien's words."

Gamezone's preview of LOTRO is up! "This looks to be a tale of immersive adventure against challenging odds, of evolving tales and all that adds up to an enjoyable venture into a much-beloved land."

OGaming posted their LOTRO preview! "...I can safely and confidently say that Turbine is indeed on the right track. In Turbine's vision, Middle-earth is a beautifully designed place. Check out TucksMa's E3 Summary at oGaming too."

Gamespot has posted a preview and four gameplay videos! "...the Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar appears to be shaping up quite nicely. Even at this early stage, the game's graphics offer detailed character models and lush environments."

Gamespot has posted 12 new screenshots! Enjoy!

IGN has posted a preview of LOTRO "...Still, given the strength of the license and the reputation Turbine's built in the MMO genre, the potential is readily apparent."

Two of our community members, FlameOfUdun62 and Arrakiv, have posted their impressions of LOTRO on our forums.

IGN begins their coverage with an introduction to LOTRO. "...Based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and riding the surge of interest brought on by the recent films, The Lord of the Rings Online has a visibility and expectation among the gaming public that we haven't seen since Star Wars Galaxies. "